Physician Assistant - Cardiology Telehealth, PRN - Winston Salem, NC
Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Cardiology
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Telemedicine
Location 27157, Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/22/24

Explore an exciting PRN opportunity with AHWFB's Cardiology Telehealth Team as we eagerly welcome a skilled Physician Assistant to join our dynamic team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This new teammate would provide support during after hours and weekends.

Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment:

The Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Heart and Vascular Center is a national leader in heart and vascular care, surgery and research. We house western North Carolina’s only advanced cardiac care and transplant program. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment where teamwork is valued, and every member plays a vital role in our success. We boast a team-oriented culture that encourages open communication and partnership to provide exceptional patient care within our facilities.

What You’ll Do:

As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in medical/surgical settings. Responsibilities include:

  1. Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
  2. Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
  3. Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
  4. Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
  5. Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
  6. Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners.
  7. Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.
  8. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements:

  • Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred
  • Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
  • Minimum of two years of experience in a cardiology, heart failure or urgent/emergent care environment
  • BLS and ACLS certification required

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.